Sheridan House Family Ministries is looking for an "empty nest" husband and wife couple to serve as house parents for the boys in our care. Our house parents live in the home, creating a family environment for up to nine at-risk boys (6th to 10th grades). The children return home to their families on weekends and holidays where they can practice what they are learning during the week. Each home includes a full time Behavioral Specialist, and additional staff members are available to provide additional support as well. The position includes salary ($55-60K per couple based on experience), a private apartment, and weekends/school breaks off. Benefits include a retirement plan, food, medical, dental and life insurance.
If you and your spouse have a desire to help families heal through training at-risk boys and mentoring their parents, if you feel called to create a safe and caring environment by modelling a biblically-healthy family, and if you have a heart for guiding and coaching young men as you implement our established behavior modification program, while provide them the opportunity for spiritual and moral development, then please visit www.sheridanhouse.org
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Work experience and education in a similar environment
- Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Psychology or related field
- Previous experience working with children
Skills required (Must be able to:)
- set and enforce appropriate limits and boundaries with children
- speak, read and write English at the high school level
- perform Basic First Aid & CPR skills
- transport children
- observe individuals and accurately document observations and interventions
- facilitate group discussions with parents
- respond to crisis situations effectively
- intervene decisively when necessary
Necessary Physical Requirements: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Lifting, Carrying, Kneeling, Pushing/Pulling, Bending/Stooping, Reaching, Cooking, Driving etc.
Sheridan House Family Ministries is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families by partnering with local churches as much as possible. Specifically, Sheridan House operates a Counseling Center, Single Parent Ministry, Boys Residential Program, and produces resources for individuals and families.
